On 18 July 2024, the Government of India, through the Department
of Telecommunications (DoT), published the draft Telecommunications
(Adjudication and Appeal) Rules (Draft Rules) in the Official
Gazette.
The Draft Rules represent a significant development, as they
delve into the dispute resolution and adjudication mechanisms under
the Telecommunications Act, 2023 (Telecom Act). The newly proposed
mechanisms redefine the adjudicatory framework by introducing new
designations and incorporating the concept of voluntary
undertakings. Following a similar pattern as other rules recently
published pursuant to the Telecom Act, the Draft Rules have been
published to inform all stakeholders likely to be impacted and will
be considered for finalization after a 30-day period from the date
of publication. During this period, objections or suggestions can
be submitted to the DoT.
